Featured Lesson Plan

Memory Star Project

Park staff have developed a series of activities and on-site programs designed to help students understand the experiences of Union Prisoners of war held at the Camp Sumter military prison during the American Civil War. These activities include both ranger-led and teacher-led activities.

Featured Field Trip

Ranger-Led Programs at the Andersonville Prison site

The park offers a loan program where teachers can bring the two park films into their classroom. Watching one or both films is a valuable way to prepare for a site visit, or bring a little bit of Andersonville directly to your students.